Broccoli Raab

$2.85

Season – Spring/Fall

Plant Type – Broccoli Raab

Seed Variety – Broccoli Raab

Best as – Seed or Transplant

Description

Broccoli Raab is also called American gai lan, brocoletti di rape, Italian broccoli, rabe, rape and rapini. It is a cool-season crop related to both the cabbage and turnip family, with 6- to 9-inch leafy green stalks and scattered clusters of tiny broccolilike buds. The greens have a pungent, bitter flavor that is not particularly popular in America. Italians are particularly fond of broccoli raab, and cook it in a variety of ways including frying, steaming and braising. It can also be used in soups or salads.

Description

Broccoli Raab is also called American gai lan, brocoletti di rape, Italian broccoli, rabe, rape and rapini. It is a cool-season crop related to both the cabbage and turnip family, with 6- to 9-inch leafy green stalks and scattered clusters of tiny broccolilike buds. The greens have a pungent, bitter flavor that is not particularly popular in America. Italians are particularly fond of broccoli raab, and cook it in a variety of ways including frying, steaming and braising. It can also be used in soups or salads.